HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Fire Department worked Friday afternoon to extinguish the last traces of a fire at a McKnight Street home that resulted in injuries to two residents and a firefighter.

Assistant Fire Chief Leroy Kail said two people inside the home had to be rescued after a grease fire started in the kitchen. Kail said it appears that someone poured water on the fire, and it spread into the cabinet and attic above the kitchen.

"We found out we had somebody still inside the house when we got here, and we had a heck of a time getting him out of the house," he said. "Once we got them out, we sent them on into the ER."

Kail said one firefighter also was injured, but his injuries were not believed to be serious. Kail said the firefighter was later treated and released from the hospital.

The two residents of the home were taken to Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, where they were still being treated for their injuries Friday evening. Kail said he did not know their exact conditions or whether they were being treated for burns, smoke inhalation, or both.